Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed with tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the chicken dry, cut it into bite-size pieces, and season it with salt and black pepper.
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Step 2
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
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Step 3
Add the fettuccine and cook until it is about 3 minutes short of al dente, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Add the broccoli to the pasta pot and cook until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain well.
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Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and 74°C at the center; transfer it to a clean plate.
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Step 6
Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
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Step 7
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Step 8
Reduce to low heat and simmer until the cream thickens slightly.
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Step 9
Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Whisk over low heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Step 10
Add the drained fettuccine and broccoli and the cooked chicken to the sauce. Toss over low heat until evenly coated and hot, then serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw chicken separate from ready-to-eat ingredients, cook it to 74°C internally, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw poultry cross-contamination
- undercooked chicken
- perishable cream sauce